Chapter 80: Bibi Dong and Qian Daoliu — How to Deal with the Tianmeng Iceworm?
Time passed, and while Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling were still absorbing their second soul rings, Qian Daoliu had already arrived with Qian Renxue.
After Qian Renxue finished absorbing the thirty-thousand-year Radiant Saber-tooth Tiger, she obtained the Soul Skill Sacred Sword as desired, and her cultivation directly broke through to rank 53!
Hu Bai felt a little helpless upon hearing this. His sister Xue's improvement speed was simply too fast. He couldn't help but wonder if Qian Renxue would become a god while he was still a Soul Saint.
At this rate, as long as Qian Renxue's cultivation approached rank 80, she would be qualified to start the Angel God trial. Five years after beginning the Angel God trial, she would have almost completed all the trials.
However, as soon as he thought of the Angel Ninth Trial, Hu Bai couldn't help but frown, showing a troubled expression.
This expression was noticed by Qian Renxue. She gracefully walked up to Hu Bai and smiled, "What's wrong? Do you think your sister Xue is too amazing and you can't quite catch up?"
After continuously absorbing two soul rings, Qian Renxue had undergone obvious changes in height and figure, becoming more mature.
Clearly, Qian Renxue had misunderstood.
Although he also felt that Qian Renxue's progress was rapid, he now possessed the extreme attribute, and it would probably take him much longer to break through to rank 70.
Although he himself had the ability to control extreme attributes, the Nine-Tailed Sky Fox Martial Soul was essentially a mental-type Martial Soul, not an elemental one. Elemental affinity is just a Soul Skill—an ability to control elements—not an inherent elemental power of the Martial Soul itself. This is a huge difference!
This also means that after rank 30, his cultivation speed would most likely remain the same as before.
Of course, this was just his guess. If he guessed wrong, there was nothing he could do but cultivate harder.
The greater reason for his frown was the Angel Ninth Trial, which required Qian Daoliu to sacrifice himself, and Tang San would also appear in the trial.
Even with his prior intervention, Qian Renxue hadn't gone to the Heaven Dou Empire yet, and she probably wouldn't show mercy to Tang San in the future. But Sea God and Angel God are opposing forces, and it's uncertain whether Sea God will play any tricks.
Qian Daoliu didn't know that Sea God and Angel God were hostile; otherwise, he wouldn't have thought about letting Hu Bai try Sea God Island in the future.
"Don't worry," Qian Renxue smiled. "Your sister Xue's cultivation speed might not be as fast in the future. After obtaining the extreme attribute, my cultivation has indeed slowed significantly. I can only think of other ways to accelerate my progress in the future."
Hu Bai had already opened his Spiritual Sea with the "Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew," and now it was her turn to need the Life Gold.
While Qian Renxue and Hu Bai were talking, Bibi Dong also sent a message to Qian Daoliu, describing what Hu Bai had said about the million-year Soul Beast wanting to be his wisdom soul ring.
Even with Qian Daoliu's calm demeanor, his heart couldn't help but tremble, and the corners of his mouth twitched slightly.
This little fellow truly has incredible luck.
The Nine-Tailed Sky Fox really does have continuous luck. Hu Bai hadn't encountered any setbacks since birth.
Those Heaven and Earth Treasures seemed to cost nothing—as if they sought him out themselves.
However, upon hearing the end of it, his brows furrowed again.
Because Hu Bai and Bibi Dong held somewhat different opinions.
Hu Bai didn't like the idea of having such a large worm living in his Spiritual Sea, but for the benefits, he could tolerate it temporarily. He just wanted to ask her or Bibi Dong to place a Seal in his Spiritual Sea to prevent the Tianmeng Iceworm from doing harm.
Bibi Dong, on the other hand, believed that non-native species would inevitably have different intentions. Soul Beasts and Soul Masters were originally opposed, and it was uncertain whether this large worm would harm her disciple later. It would be better to keep the soul ring and Soul Bone and directly destroy its consciousness.
To be honest, Qian Daoliu quite agreed with Bibi Dong's idea, but the premise was that Hu Bai had not already agreed to let the Tianmeng Iceworm live.
Since Hu Bai had already consented to letting the Tianmeng Iceworm stay, he naturally needed to help.
Some of what Hu Bai told Bibi Dong earlier was actually omitted.
For example, his promise to the Tianmeng Iceworm was that he would take it to the God Realm in the future. That's why Tianmeng was willing to take a gamble and let Hu Bai inform Bibi Dong and Qian Daoliu about his presence so they could set up a Seal in his Spiritual Sea.
To be honest, facing such a powerful force, the Tianmeng Iceworm was not a fool. Would it really trust Hu Bai one hundred percent?
"What? Qian Daoliu, don't you want to kill this worm?" Bibi Dong frowned.
This matter truly required Qian Daoliu to act. She had just begun the Rakshasa Second Trial and couldn't yet use Rakshasa divine power. Her own cultivation was only rank ninety-six, which was not entirely safe.
Qian Daoliu shook his head slightly. "There's no rush to kill the consciousness of this big worm. You also heard the little fellow say that this million-year-old worm's strength is weaker than that of a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast. That's why he was captured and had his life essence absorbed. Moreover, it comes from the Extreme North, and it might still be useful in the future."
"Then what do you suggest? Are you really going to let it live in Hu Bai's Spiritual Sea? Don't forget—you plan to bring Hu Bai and Xue'er together. Are you just going to let a big worm peek into his Spiritual Sea?" Bibi Dong was most concerned about this.
It didn't matter if Hu Bai was watched, but Xue'er couldn't be!
Although Hu Bai and Xue'er were still young, what about later?
Qian Daoliu: …
He had indeed forgotten this point.
For such matters, it still takes a woman's perspective to consider them first.
"Moreover, I still believe the same: Soul Beasts are still Soul Beasts. Qian Daoliu, don't forget our position—we are Spirit Hall!"
Spirit Hall is the organization with the most Soul Masters, which means that, as a matter of demand, Spirit Hall hunts the most Soul Beasts. Naturally, it stands opposed to the Soul Beasts.
Kindness to Soul Beasts is cruelty to oneself—this is a ticking time bomb!
Qian Daoliu, however, shook his head. "You're right, but trustworthiness is also important. This little fellow's talent is excellent, and it can't be affected by this matter. You should also know that after rank ninety-five, a Soul Master's breakthrough, in addition to the accumulation of soul power, also requires comprehension, right?"
When it came to Hu Bai, Bibi Dong now became a little more cautious.
She naturally understood what Qian Daoliu was implying.
If this matter makes Hu Bai's future breakthrough more difficult, it would be counterproductive.
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